Formoflo 250 Transcaps

Quick info

Formoflo 250 Transcaps is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) by relaxing airway muscles and making breathing easier. Formoflo 250 Transcaps is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate. It is used to treat asthma and COPD. Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your inhaler. It's important that you take the lowest dose needed to effectively control your asthma. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective so go on taking it even if you don't have any symptoms. That means it's doing its job. If you stop taking it your asthma and COPD may get worse.

How it works

Formoflo 250 Transcaps is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Fluticasone Propionate is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together they make breathing easier.

Direction of use

Trancaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of transhaler not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until you hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the transhaler repeat the process.

Tips

• Formoflo 250 Transcaps is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe.
• This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
• It should be taken at the same time each day.
• It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
• Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.

Side Effects

• nausea
• vomiting
• respiratory tract infection
• fungal infections in the mouth
• headache
• hoarseness of voice
• sore throat
• cough
• musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
• and increased heart rate